Banana Oatmeal Bars
Soft, chewy, and naturally sweet, these Banana Oatmeal Bars make a wholesome choice for breakfast, a midday snack, or even a light dessert—made with simple, feel-good ingredients.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
Optional Add-Ins
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chopped nuts
- ½ cup coconut flakes
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, letting some hang over the edges to lift the bars out easily later.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until everything is evenly combined. If you're adding extras like chocolate chips or chopped nuts, fold them in now.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly and pressing it down firmly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is firm and lightly golden.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before removing and slicing into 12 squares.
Notes
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 95mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 27g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 10g
- Protein: 4g
- Potassium: 210mg
- Vitamin A: 2% DV
- Vitamin C: 4% DV
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- These bars can be refrigerated or frozen for longer freshness.
- Reheat slightly before serving for a fresh-from-the-oven taste.